Column Cover Removal/Installation

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Column Cover Removal/Installation
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  1. Remove the following parts:
    1. Front scuff plate (Driver's side) (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Front side trim (Driver's side) (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Hood release lever (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Detach the fit of the upper column cover from the meter hood rubber.
  3. Remove the upper column cover.
  4. Remove the ignition key illumination.
  5. Remove the screws.
  6. Remove the lower column cover.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Column Cover
    G02566791Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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